Hays County drivers can track progress on six transportation projects—ranging from new deceleration lanes and neighborhood street upgrades to multimillion-dollar widening and extension work. Read on to learn about projects recently confirmed by the cities of San Marcos, Buda and Kyle, as well as Hays County.
Upcoming projects
RM 967 deceleration lanes
Project: Deceleration lanes are being added to RM 967 in two locations: Garlic Creek Drive/Remuda Trail and Garlic Creek Drive/Grove Lane.
Update: in final construction plans
- Timeline: 2021-TBD
- Cost: $500,000
- Funding source: 2021 Buda bond
Project: The reconstruction of Austin Street, from FM 2770 to San Antonio Street, will include parking, sidewalks and stormwater improvements.
Update: at 60% design phase
- Timeline: 2021-TBD
- Cost: $8.6 million
- Funding source: 2021 Buda bond
Bishop and Belvin Street improvements
Project: Work includes a full-depth road reconstruction with drainage, water, wastewater, retaining walls and sidewalk improvements from Belvin Street to West San Antonio Street.
Update: at 90% design phase; acquisition process underway
- Timeline: 2026-28
- Cost: $11.26 million
- Funding source: Capital Improvement Program; city utility and general funds
Kyle Parkway-Lehman Road extension
Project: The 1.3-mile project that connects Bunton Creek Road to Dacy Lane, utilizing four lanes with four roundabouts.
Update: in final design phase; construction anticipated to begin in early 2026
- Timeline: 2023-27
- Cost: $42.5 million
- Funding source: 2022 Kyle bond
Project: The project will widen Old Bastrop Road from Rattler Road to Centerpoint Road, including the addition of a 16-inch water main.
Update: water main installed in September; waterline crossing at Centerpoint Road underway
- Timeline: 2025-26
- Cost: TBD
- Funding source: 2025 road project certificates of obligation
Old Stagecoach Road widening and Center Street improvements
Project: The project will widen Old Stagecoach Road into a continuous four-lane road from Veterans Drive to Main Street. Work will be completed in three parts:
- 6A north portion of Old Stagecoach Road from Veterans Drive to Six Creeks Boulevard
- 6B Old Stagecoach Road from Six Creeks Boulevard to Center Street
- 6C Center Street from Old Stagecoach Road to Veterans Drive
- 6D expand the roadway from two to three lanes from Veterans Drive to Main Street
- Timeline: 2023-27
- Cost: $41.2 million
- Funding source: 2022 Kyle bond
